Hiking Guide
WTA's hiking guide is the most comprehensive database of hikes in Washington, and comprises content written by local hiking experts and user submitted information. All data is vetted by WTA staff. This resource is made possible by the donations of WTA members.
We respectfully acknowledge the lands we are visiting are the homelands of Indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest, some of whom have reserved rights on these lands. Tribes continue to rely on and share in the management of these lands today. Please tread gently and treat these places with respect.
Results List
1522 HikesChelan Gorge Trail
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 5.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 504 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,208 feet
A series of trails near the town of Chelan wind along the contours of the hills and dip into the rocky plain of Washington’s shortest river.
Madison Falls
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 0.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 46 feet
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Highest Point
- 292 feet
Hike a paved 0.1 mile trail ending at the beautiful Madison Falls.
Farrel-McWhirter Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Hikers will appreciate the trails that wind through the park and connect to even more miles of walking.
Riverside State Park - Deep Creek Canyon
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 968 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,165 feet
Take advantage of the diversity of Riverside State Park's Trail 25 by doing this close-to-town loop that includes both forested canyon and scenic overlooks.
Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 37.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 600 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,200 feet
This route started as a pedestrian- and bike-friendly route along the Spokane River, coinciding with the Washington State Centennial celebration, hence the name. Now, users can follow the Spokane River from Riverside State Park west of Spokane all the way to the Idaho border.
Puget Creek Natural Area
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.91 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 260 feet
This trail in Tacoma follows Puget Creek through a gulch just above Commencement Bay.
Jackson Creek Fish Camp
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 446 feet
The Columbia River flows past arid land and steep hills, creating an inviting place for fishing and recreation.
Shi Shi Beach and Point of the Arches
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 200 feet
This stunning Olympic coastal hike is one of the more photographed places in Washington for good reason.
Ladder Creek Falls
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 359 feet
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Highest Point
- 744 feet
Meander along this path to a loud and misty falls near Newhalem which offer a great respite from heat on hot summer afternoons.
Trail of the Cedars
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 515 feet
A short, self guided nature trail near Newhalem. See a wide variety of native plants and animals along this hike that is great for kids.
Merrill Lake Conservation Area - Kalama River Falls
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
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Length
- 3.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,600 feet
There are two routes to Kalama Falls; the shorter route starts at a two-track gravel road and goes through the Merrill Lake Wildlife Area.
Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,600 feet
Visit a majestic old-growth grove in eastern Washington! Just 14 miles north of Nordman, Idaho, is the Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars, boasting some trees that are almost 3000 years old.
John Muir Discovery
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
Take a gentle walk next to the White River in an old-growth forest.
Riverside Canyon Overlook
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,270 feet
A short, easy trail leads to a dramatic view of the Pend Oreille River Canyon near the Canadian border.
Peewee Falls Overlook and Boundary Dam Overlook
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 0.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,532 feet
A short trail leads to a spectacular view across the Pend Oreille River Canyon, where Peewee Falls plunges 233 feet into the Boundary Lake Reservoir. A nearby viewpoint overlooks Boundary Dam.
Manresa Grotto
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
The sign outside the Manresa Grotto states simply: "A beautiful grotto exists." And it's true! It does exist, and while it's beautiful in its own way, it can be a little eerie when one visits alone on a rainy day.
Lower Gray Wolf River
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 8.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,250 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,500 feet
Visit a quieter trail in the Dungeness network -- one that a lot of folks skip in favor of more well-known trails with more views. But Lower Gray Wolf is beautiful in its own right, and visitors here can discover it for themselves.
Union Bay Natural Area
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 53 feet
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Highest Point
- 33 feet
Seattle has many pocket parks and natural areas where native species of floral and fauna make their home. The Union Bay Natural Area is one of these wonderful little spots that offers a natural environment within easy reach of many city dwellers.
Edmonds Marsh
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 40 feet
Visit a boardwalk and short paved pathway near one of the last remaining waterfront saltwater estuaries in Washington.
Edmonds Marine Walkway
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 37 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
Start at Edmond's Marina Beach Park and head through the marina and out along the edge of the water to your choice of two beaches.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 10 feet
A beautiful city beach park at an important historic location that is wheelchair-accessible (except the beach). Great place for a picnic, sunset or exploring the beach.
Langus Riverfront Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
Just across the Snohomish River from the city of Everett sits a small park with two loop hike options on three miles of paved trail.
Fobes-Ebey Slough Dike Road Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 13 feet
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Highest Point
- 13 feet
Spend some time in the quiet countryside on a wide gravel trail just a few miles away from the city of Everett.
Spencer Island
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 6.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 15 feet
Spencer Island is part of a larger area known as the Snohomish River Estuary and is a stop on the Washington State Great Birding Trail. The mix of saltwater from Possession Sound and fresh water from the Snohomish River create a unique ecosystem, making it one of the best birding spots in Puget Sound. On this walk, you don’t want to forget your binoculars!
Riverview Wildlife Refuge
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 32 feet
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Highest Point
- 23 feet
This wildlife refuge hugging the north side of the Snohomish River is just a short drive from downtown Snohomish and provides visitors with a space to take a quiet stroll or go birdwatching.
Centennial Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 30.5 miles, one-way
A 30.5 mile long paved trail follows a historic rail line through Snohomish to Skagit county. Take a short walk, use it to connect to another trail, or undertake the whole thing in a day!
Ring Hill Forest
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.6 miles, roundtrip
A trip to Ring Hill Forest gives visitors an opportunity to observe a working forest in action as King County implements its Forest Stewardship Plan which is focused on creating a diverse, vigorous, and healthy forest that provides habitat as well as revenue.
Osprey Park
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 2.0 miles of trails
This City of Sultan park is tucked away on the edge of town and provides the perfect short escape into the trees and along the Sultan River.
Al Borlin Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.2 miles of trails
Walk through deciduous forests and listen for a raucous bird population at Al Borlin Park. The trails here cross the park's 90 acres; Al Borlin Park is the largest park in Monroe.
Crescent Trail
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 500 feet
A mellow, flat forest hike between downtown Index and the North Fork Skykomish River park.
